It’s the question that dogs many everyday travelers: Should I just pay cash or use my airline miles? And how many miles will this flight cost, anyway? Now they can […]
The Best Delta SkyMiles Deals We’ve Found … Under 20K Miles!
Think your SkyMiles are worthless? Think again: Even 20,000 SkyMiles (or less) could put you on the coast, on a beach, or maybe even overseas. You might see ugly rates […]
Use Positioning Flights to Save Hundreds on International Travel
Most travelers searching for airfare start and stop with their home airport. And unless they get lucky with a great deal, they may be forced to choose between swallowing the […]
Resolved to Travel More in 2024? Here’s How to Do it For Less
Resolved to travel more in 2024? You’re not alone. And you’re in luck: It’s a great year to get back out there. In 2023, travel demand hit new highs as […]
Save Your SkyMiles, Book Delta Flights through Virgin Atlantic
If you’ve used SkyMiles to book a Delta flight, you’ve no doubt balked at the number of miles the airline wants. With prices that soar seemingly at random, sky-high business […]
12 Months, 12 Flight Deals: The Best Destinations for Cheap Flights in 2024
Take the plastic wrap off that brand new calendar, because you’ve got some trip planning to do for 2024. And we’re here to help. We’ve been finding and sending Thrifty […]
4 Ways I’ve Changed How I Travel in the Last Year
As I write this, it’s been exactly one year to the day since I started here at Thrifty Traveler. I’ve covered Southwest’s historic meltdown, problems getting passports, and all the […]
Lie-Flat Seats, Unicorn Alerts & Fire Emojis: The Best Points & Miles Deals of 2023
Have a bunch of points and miles saved up but not sure how to use them best? You’ve come to the right place. Our Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alert service digs […]
Why Travelers Should Learn to Love Basic Economy Fares
Basic economy has spread like wildfire across the globe among the major U.S. airlines and even international carriers, luring in consumers with the cheapest price … in exchange for a […]
Getting High on Our Own Supply: Our Team’s Favorite Flight Deals of the Year
Scarface and the Notorious B.I.G. famously warned to “never get high on your own supply,” but we’re in a very different business than Tony Montana or Biggie. We’re in the […]
The 24-Hour Flight Cancellation Rule: Your Guarantee for a Full Refund
If you’ve ever hesitated to book a flight, there’s something that might give you peace of mind. Thanks to a federal rule established by the U.S. Department of Transportation, you […]
Turkish Airlines Promo: Biz Class to Europe & Beyond for 31K Points!
Turkish Airlines is one of our favorite ways to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and their miles are incredibly valuable, to boot. A new promo makes that case even stronger if […]